4. Build an advent calendar using the ABC’s. Design activities over the holiday break with a letter of the day theme! T for tobogganing, M for movie day, S for snowball fight… get your kids to contribute the ideas and practice their letter sound association.

5. Make writing letters to Santa or writing thank you notes after Christmas a family affair! Get out the coloured paper, fun holiday pencils, and practice those writing skills! Even the littlest kids can help sign their name to a card or colour a picture as a thank-you.

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